While the nurse is assessing a 56-year-old male with concerns about his peripheral vascular health, the nurse would educate the patient about which risk factors that can influence his peripheral vascular system? (Select all that apply)

Smoking

Diabetes

Elevated Cholesterol Levels

Hypertension

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,D

A. Smoking: Smoking is a major risk factor for peripheral vascular disease as it contributes to vascular damage and atherosclerosis.

B. Diabetes: Diabetes increases the risk of peripheral vascular disease by contributing to endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis.

C. Elevated Cholesterol Levels: High cholesterol levels contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in peripheral vessels.

D. Hypertension: High blood pressure can lead to damage of blood vessels and increase the risk of peripheral vascular disease.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Aortic murmurs: These are best assessed with the client in an upright or slightly leaning forward position, not specifically the left lateral position.

B. Atrial repolarization: This is not directly assessed by body position; it is part of the ECG assessment.

C. The first heart sound: The first heart sound (S1) is heard throughout the auscultation process and is not specifically enhanced by a left lateral position.

D. Mitral stenosis: The left lateral position allows better auscultation of the mitral area, where mitral stenosis murmurs are best heard.

A. Rovsing sign B. Obturator sign C. Murphy sign D. Psoas sign

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D"]

Explanation

A. Rovsing sign: This sign involves pain in the right lower quadrant when palpating the left lower quadrant, indicating appendicitis.

B. Obturator sign: Pain on internal rotation of the hip when the knee is flexed can indicate irritation of the appendix.

C. Murphy sign: This sign is used to assess for cholecystitis, not appendicitis.

D. Psoas sign: Pain with extension of the right leg can indicate irritation of the appendix due to the psoas muscle.

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While the nurse is assessing a 56-year-old male with concerns about his peripheral vascular health, the nurse would educate the patient about which risk factors that can influence his peripheral vascular system? (Select all that apply)

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